My thanks to NetGalley and the publisher BOOM! Studios for an advanced copy of this graphic novel.

A group of very talented men, present to us a book with an astonishing amount of violence. Actor Keanu Reeves, along with Matt Kindt, best selling writer of some of the most interesting and challenging comics series being published, including Grass Kings and my favorite MIND MGMT, have combined their skills to write a story that almost seems like a studio elevator pitch. John Wick meets Kratos from God of War. Hijinks ensue. However, besides being super violent, the book is fun, full of mystery and has a whole lot going on under the surface, as can be expected from Mr. Kindt.

The art by Ron Garney, with colorist Bill Crabtree is powerful and realistic. From huts to helicopters, clubs to assault weapons, Mr. Garney makes everything crisp, clean, and just beautiful to look at. Oh and its violent. I can't stress that enough.

The main character is a man driven by violence, created as a weapon, loved as a weapon, born from a human mother, and sired by possibly a god. Our hero has killed for thousands of years, driven by a rage he can't control, and now finds himself working with the US government, sating his need, as his employers investigate what makes him so good at what he does.

The story is well plotted and moves along well. Enough is left unsaid to keep the mystery alive and with Mr. Kindt I am sure this well a great series. I can't wait to read more adventures about this character.

BRZRKR first came to my attention when I signed up for a book expo. Keanu Reeves and others were scheduled to talk about the graphic novel coming out. I have admired Keanu as an actor for a very long time. To see someone so accomplished so excited about a project that is a passion, was really inspiring. When he talked about the process of creating this work, you could feel the anticipation growing.

I was very excited to get an advance copy of BRZRKR. The book did not disappoint. It was amazing. The art and story are fantastic! I can wait to find out more about Unute and how he can finally be happy and get away from the violence that he was created for.